"Love is a many splendid thing..." It is true that love is splendid. It is a magical gift of evolution that we humans get to feel love. That we can recognize and choose love is, I would argue, our greatest asset. It has helped our species survive these many millennia. Recently I listened to a…
Month: February 2018
Why I listen to podcasts and why you should too
"Do you listen to podcasts?" someone might ask. With a laugh and roll of my eyes, "NO!" I'd respond mockingly. That conversation happened many times before I did finally give in and listen. I went into that first podcast with such skepticism. Four years later, I listen to at least one podcast almost every day. …
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Bad Behavior
A fundamental of dog training is to reward good behavior and ignore bad behavior. This, I have decided, is a piece of wisdom that we would do well to remember in almost every situation. In particular the "ignore bad behavior" part. That part is crucial. In fact, you could leave off the reward part and…
Inspiration
Often I wonder to myself "what and why am I doing this?" It's a pervasive question of mine. Maybe of everyone's. Is it ambition asking the question? Is it neurosis? I am very grateful for my life. I love my family. I love our home. It's cozy and unique and filled with a history of…
Charly Slipp 